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The Monthly Mash: September 2023
Volume 8.9 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in the Craft Spirits Community: We each identify our unique set of milestones in life. For example, this morning I hit 9,999...
The Monthly Mash: August 2023
Volume 8.8 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in the Craft Spirits Community: In speaking with a BFF this past week, she asked, “Margie, are you afraid to ask for...
ACSA Announces 2023 Heartland Whiskey Competition Awards
Inaugural “Top Farmer-Distiller Award” recognizes best farm-to-bottle product CHICAGO (August 29, 2023) – The American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) today announced the top medalists in the 2023 Heartland Whiskey Competition, which was open to craft whiskeys from all 50 states that incorporate corn in their mash bill (the mix...
The Monthly Mash: July 2023
Volume 8.7 ACSA’s Mission: To elevate and advocate for the community of craft spirits producers. From the Desk of Margie A.S. Lehrman, Chief Executive Officer Dear Friends in the Craft Spirits Community: Here’s some good news. Did you know that 80% of consumers would happily order cocktails or mixed...
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Recent Publications
- ACSA Unveils Certified Craft Seal Program to Give Independent Distillers a Unified Voice on the Shelf
- Tom Bard, Phil Steger, Mark Shilling Elected President, Vice President, & Secretary/Treasurer, Board of Directors, Along with New Board Appointments
- Descriptions of ACSA Committees
- STEPUP Foundation Appoints Industry Leader Sydney Jones to Board of Directors
- Moonshine University/Distilled Spirits Epicenter’s Completely Custom Whiskey-PX Finish Takes Best in Show at 2026 ACSA Spirits Competition

